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Auction 203, Lot 375

"Europae", Peeters, Jacques

Subject: Europe

Period: 1692 (published)

Publication: L'Atlas en Abrege, ou Nouvelle Description du Monde

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.2 x 5.9 inches
18.3 x 15 cm
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This charming small map extends to include Iceland and shows the major political divisions, while a sea monster and ships ply the Atlantic. The cartouche represents the rich rural landscape of the continent. Engraved by Jacob Harrewyn.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.PEET-1a #1.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on a sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark, light foxing that is largely confined to the blank margins, a couple minute holes, and an archivally repaired centerfold separation that just enters the border at bottom.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $95

Closed on 4/23/2025

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